What has changed
The National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2026 has been registered and is in force. The instrument amends the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024) under the National Health Act 1953. It is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
The instrument was registered on 30 September 2026. The source document does not specify which medicines were added, removed, or repriced in this update.
Where to find the details
The full text of the instrument is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01335
Key actions
- Pharmacies and businesses that dispense PBS medicines can check the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01335 to see exactly which PBS listings changed from October 2026.
- The explanatory statement, which sets out the reasoning behind the changes, is available for download from the same page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01335.
- The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be contacted directly for clarification on how specific listing changes apply - the source does not provide a contact number or email.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.